SECTION 2-A 1953 BUICK ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

2-1 1953 BUICK ENGINE TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

1953 Buick Engine Specifications – Series 40 (8-in-line) Engine

See paragraph 2-1 in the 1952 Buick Shop Manual for tightening specifications on the Series 40 engine.

1953 Buick Engine Specifications- Series 50-70 (V-8) Engines

Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These 1953 Buick Engine specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce increased friction which prevents accurate measurement of tightness.

1953 Buick Engine Tightening Specifications

1953 Buick Engine Tightening Specifications

 

2-2 1953 BUICK ENGINE GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Series 40 (8-in-line) Engine

See paragraph 2-2 in the 1952 Buick Shop Manual for general specifications on the Series 40 engine, with the exception of the following items which are new for 1953.

1953 Buick General Series 40 Engine Specifications

1953 Buick General Series 40 Engine Specifications

Series 50-70 (V-8) Engines

NOTE: See paragraph 2-3 for dimensions.

1953 Buick General Series 50-70 Engine Specifications

1953 Buick General Series 50-70 Engine Specifications

 

2-3 1953 BUICK ENGINE DIMENSIONS, FITS, AND ADJUSTMENTS

Series 40 (8-in-line) Engine

See paragraph 2-3 in the 1952 Buick Shop Manual for these specifications on the Series 40 engine.

Series 50-70 (V-8) Engine

NOTE: These dimensions and limits for fit of parts apply to new parts only. “T” means tight. “L” means loose.

1953 Buick Engine Dimensions and Adjustments

1953 Buick Engine Dimensions and Adjustments

1953 Buick V8 Engine Side Sectional View

1953 Buick V8 Engine Side Sectional View